Fishing Sinker

ABSTRACT

A sinker configured to be attached to fishing line and used during fishing to position a fishing hook at or in proximity to the bottom of the body of water. The sinker may include a main body that has a folded construction. The body may include one or more sets of paired cavities. Each of the cavities align together in the folded, closed orientation to form an enclosed space to hold one or more of a fish attractor or weight. The sinker may also include additional attachments that attach to the main body and are configured to receive additional weight and/or fish attractor. The sinker may also include an anchor configured to engage with the bottom of the fishing location. and may also include a stabilizer for additional stabilization.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No.14/267,292 filed on May 1, 2014, which claims the benefit of U.S.Application 61/823,728 filed on May 15, 2013. These applications arehereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.

BACKGROUND

Sinkers are often used during fishing to position a fisherman's hook ator in proximity to a bottom of the body of water. The hook may be usedfor holding bait, or may be part of an artificial lure that has anappearance that attracts fish. The sinker is configured to be attachedto the line and to remain attached when cast into the body of water bythe fisherman. The weight of the sinker is adequate to maintain the hookat or in proximity to the bottom of the body of water.

Previous sinkers have provided just for the ability to weight the lureor bait. The sinker provides no other purpose, such as a means toattract a fish to the fisherman's hook.

Previous sinkers are designed to weigh a specific amount. By way ofexample, a sinker may weigh 0.5 ounces, 1.0 ounces, or 2.0 ounces. Ifthe fisherman needs to add additional weight to their line, they wererequired to attach a separate weight to their line. This often resultedin a large number of weights that were attached along the length of theline. This made it difficult for the fisherman to accurately cast theirhook into the water. The additional weight spread along the line alsomade it more difficult for the fisherman to feel a fish on the hook.

SUMMARY

The present application is directed to a fishing sinker configured to beattached to a fishing line. The sinker includes one or more interiorspaces configured to hold a weight and/or fish attractor. The sinker isadjustable between open and closed orientations.

One embodiment is directed to a fishing sinker that includes a body withfirst and second sections. Each of the sections includes opposing firstand second ends, one or more cavities that each includes a hollowinterior space surrounded by outer walls, and an open front face. Ahinge is positioned at the first ends of the first and second sections.The hinge pivotally connects the first and second sections and providesfor movement of the first and second sections between open and closedorientations. The open orientation includes the front faces of the firstand second sections being spaced apart. The closed orientation includesthe front faces in contact and each of the one or more cavities of thefirst section being paired with one of the cavities on the secondsection. Each pair forms a single enclosed interior space.

The sinker may also include an extension that extends outward beyond thefront face of the first section and a receptacle that extends into thefront face of the second section with the extension being positioned inthe receptacle in the closed orientation.

The first and second sections and the hinge may be a unitary one-piececonstruction with the hinge being thinner than the first and secondsections.

The sinker may include an enclosed opening positioned at the second endof one of the first and second sections and away from the first end withthe opening configured to receive fishing line.

The sinker may include a width of each of the first and second sectionsbeing smaller at the first ends than at the second ends.

The sinker may include openings in each of the first and second sectionswith each of the openings extending into one of the cavities.

The sinker may include an attachment configured to attach to each of thesecond ends of the first and second sections with the attachmentincluding an enclosed interior cavity.

Another embodiment is directed to a fishing sinker that includes anelongated body with first and second ends spaced apart along a majoraxis, an intermediate hinge, a first section extending between the hingeand the first end, a second section extending between the hinge and thesecond end, a first cavity formed in the first section and positioned afirst distance from the intermediate hinge along the major axis with thefirst cavity including an open face, and a second cavity formed in thesecond section and positioned the first distance from the intermediatehinge along the major axis with the second cavity including an openface. The first and second sections are movable about the hinge betweenopen and closed orientations with the first and second cavities formingan enclosed space in the closed orientation.

The sinker may include a separate attachment including an enclosedinterior space with the attachment configured to be removably attachedto the first and second ends.

The sinker may include a first passageway formed in the first sectionbetween the first cavity and the intermediate hinge and a secondpassageway formed in the second section between the second cavity andthe intermediate hinge with each of the first and second passagewaysextending through a width of the body and including open faces thatalign together in the closed orientation.

The sinker may include a wire anchor that includes a straight centralsection, a first bent arm on a first end of the central section, and asecond bent arm on a second end of the central section. The centralsection may be positioned within the first and second passageways andfirst and second bent arms may be positioned on opposing sides of thebody.

The sinker may include the first and second sections each with a commonlength measured along the major axis such that the first and second endsalign in the closed orientation.

The sinker may include the body having an hourglass shape with theintermediate section being narrower than the first and second sections.

The sinker may include the body having a unitary, one-piece constructionthat includes the hinge, the first section, and the second section.

The sinker may include a first opening in the body that leads into thefirst cavity and is positioned away from the open face of the firstcavity, and a second opening in the body that leads into the secondcavity and is positioned away from the open face of the second cavity.

Another embodiment is directed to a method of using a fishing sinkerthat includes positioning a main body in an open orientation with firstand second sections of the main body being spaced apart and the firstand second sections being connected together along an intermediatesection. The method includes inserting one of a weight and a fishattractor into an open first compartment in the first section. Themethod includes folding the first and second sections about theintermediate section and aligning an open second compartment in thesecond section with the first compartment. The method also includescontacting the first section against the second section and enclosingthe one of the weight and the fish attractor within a single compartmentformed by the first and second compartments.

The method may also include aligning together dividers in each of thefirst and second sections and forming the single compartment.

The method may also include attaching an additional compartment to eachof the first and second sections of the main body with the compartmentbeing attached away from the intermediate section.

The method may include moving the main body through water and rotatingan elongated wire anchor that extends through the main body such thatexposed ends of the wire anchor face away from the direction ofmovement.

Another embodiment is directed to a fishing sinker that includes one ormore interior compartments to hold either additional weight and/or oneor more fish attractors. The fishing sinker may include a main sectionthat is movable between an open orientation to insert the weight and/orattractor, and a closed orientation to form enclosed compartments tosecure the weight and/or attractors.

One embodiment is directed to a fishing sinker with a first sectionincluding a first part of compartments, a second section including asecond part of compartments, and a hinge positioned between andconnecting together the first and second sections. The first and secondsections are movable about the hinge between an open orientation withthe compartments being exposed, and a closed orientation with theportions of compartments of the first section being aligned with theportions of the compartments of the second section to form enclosedinterior spaces.

In this embodiment, the first section, second section, and hinge may beconstructed from a single, unitary piece.

In this embodiment, the sinker may also include a module configured tofit within one of the interior spaces.

Another embodiment is directed to a fishing sinker that includes a mainsection having a first section, a second section, and an intermediatehinge. The main section is movable between an open orientation with thefirst and second sections spaced away from each other about the hingeand a closed orientation with the first and second sections matedtogether to form a plurality of enclosed compartments that extendbetween a first end formed at the hinge and an opposing second end. Thesinker also includes a first coupling member positioned at the secondend. A first modular attachment with a second coupling member isconfigured to removably engage with the first coupling member. The firstmodular attachment member includes an interior compartment.

This embodiment may also include a second modular attachment configuredto be removably attached to the first modular attachment. The secondmodular attachment includes an interior compartment.

The application also includes a method of constructing a fishing sinker.The method includes pivoting about an intermediate hinge a first sectionof the sinker relative to a second section of the sinker and moving thesections to an open orientation. While in the open orientation,inserting a first module into the first section and pivoting about theintermediate hinge the first section relative to the second section andmoving the sections to a closed orientation with sections of the firstand second sections aligning together to form compartments with thefirst module being positioned within one of the modules;

The method may also include securing the first and second sections inthe closed orientation.

The method may include that pivoting the sections about the hingeincludes folding the first and second sections about the hinge.

The method may also include attaching an attachment to an end of thesinker with the attachment including an interior space.

The method may also include inserting a second module into the interiorspace prior to attaching the attachment to the end of the sinker.

The various aspects of the various embodiments may be used alone or inany combination, as is desired.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sinker in a closed orientation.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a sinker in an open orientation.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a sinker in a closed orientation.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a sinker in an open orientation.

FIG. 5 is a side view of a sinker in an open orientation.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a sinker.

FIG. 7 is an exploded side view of a sinker.

FIG. 8 is an exploded front view of a sinker.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a module.

FIG. 10 is a front view of a module.

FIG. 11 is a side view of a sinker that includes an anchor.

FIG. 12 is a side view of an anchor.

FIG. 13 is an end view of an anchor.

FIG. 14A is a side view of a sinker with an anchor in a firstorientation.

FIG. 14B is a side view of a sinker with an anchor in a secondorientation.

FIG. 15 is an exploded front view of a sinker with stabilizers in anopen orientation.

FIG. 16 is a side view of a sinker with stabilizers.

FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of a sinker.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present application is directed to a fishing sinker configured to beattached to a fishing line. FIG. 1 illustrates a sinker 10 in a closedorientation, and FIG. 2 illustrates a sinker in an open orientation. Thesinker 10 generally includes a main body 20 that has a foldedconstruction including a first section 21 and a second section 22 thatare connected together at a hinge 23. In the open orientation, thesections 21, 22 are separated to provide access to an interior space.Weights, fish attractor, or other elements may be positioned in theinterior space. In the closed orientation, the sections 21, 22 areplaced together to enclose the interior space and prevent escape of theinserted materials.

FIG. 3 illustrates one embodiment of the sinker 10 in the closedorientation. The main body 20 includes a first section 21 and anopposing second section 22 that are connected together at a hinge 23.The sections 21, 22 have substantially the same shape and size to alignand engage together in the closed orientation. In the closed orientationin one embodiment, the first ends of each section 21, 22 are alignedtogether, and the opposing second ends of each section 21, 22 are alsoaligned together. The main body 20 may also include an attachment point24 to receive fishing line 102.

The main body 20 may include various shapes and sizes. In one embodimentas illustrated in FIG. 3, the main body 20 is substantially bulletshaped and has an enlarged portion at a first end that tapers towardsthe hinge 23 at a second end.

FIG. 4 illustrates the main body 20 in an open orientation with thefirst and second sections 21, 22 pivoted apart at the hinge 23. In thisembodiment, the main body 20 includes a single, unitary construction andthe hinge 23 is formed by a relatively thin section that is flexible toprovide movement between the open and closed orientations. The sections21, 22 may also be connected together in other manners that provide formovement. Examples include but are not limited to rings that extendthrough each section 21, 22, mechanical fasteners, and plastic pins. Inanother embodiment, the two sections 21, 22 are separate pieces that canbe separated from each other in the open orientation as illustrated inFIG. 17.

The interior of the main body 20 includes one or more compartments 25each configured to receive a module 40. The embodiment of FIG. 4includes a total of three compartments 25, with other embodimentsfeaturing more or fewer compartments 25 (e.g., FIG. 1 includes a singlecompartment 25). Each of the compartments 25 is formed in part by thefirst section 21 and the second section 22. Dividers 26 may be formed bythe first and second sections 21, 22 to segregate the compartments 25.The dividers 26 may extend completely across and completely separate theadjacent compartments 25, or may extend a limited distance such that anopening is formed that communicates with each of the adjacentcompartments 25. The compartments 25 may further include supports 27that extend into the compartments from the first and second sections 21,22 to further support and position the inserted modules 40.

In the closed orientation, the front faces of the outer walls of each ofthe sections 21, 22 abut together to enclose the compartments 25.Further, the dividers 26 may also abut together to segregate thecompartments 25. The main body 20 may be maintained in the closedorientation in a variety of different manners. In one embodiment, one ofthe sections 21, 22 includes one or more extensions 28 that fit withcorresponding receptacles 29 in the opposing sections 21, 22. Theextensions 28 and receptacles 29 provide a press fit to maintain theclosed orientation. The closed orientation may also be maintained byinserting and tying the fishing line 102 through the attachment point 24formed in the first and second sections 21, 22. Another manner mayinclude one or more mechanical fasteners that extend between and engageeach of the sections 21, 22.

One or both of the sections 21, 22 may include one or more openings 70that extend into the compartments 25. The openings 70 provide for waterto enter into the compartments 25 when the sinker 10 is placed into thewater 100. The openings 70 may also provide for fish attractor scent toemanate from the compartment 25 and into the surrounding water toattract fish. The size and placement of the openings 70 may vary.Preferably, openings 70 are formed on two or more sides of thecompartments 25. This provides for the scent to exit the compartment 25in the event that one side is placed against the bottom 101 of the lake,ocean, stream, etc. and substantially blocks a portion of the openings70.

The main body 20 may also include a receptacle 71 formed by the firstand second sections 21, 22 to receive the anchor 50. FIG. 4 includes thereceptacle 71 having an enlarged central section 73 and smaller outletsthat extend in opposing directions. The receptacle 71 may be formed invarious positions along the main body 20, but is preferably positionedin proximity to the hinge 23 and away from the fishing line attachment24. In one embodiment as illustrated in FIG. 4, the receptacle 71 ispositioned towards the first ends of the sections 21, 22.

The main body 20 may also include a second set of receptacles 72 toreceive stabilizers 60 as will be explained below. The receptacles 72include at least one exterior opening to receive an arm of thestabilizer 60. In one embodiment as illustrated in FIG. 4, the main body20 includes two receptacles 72 that include exterior openings onopposing sides. The receptacles 72 may be positioned at variouslocations along the main body 20, with a preferred placement being inproximity to the attachment point 24. FIG. 5 illustrates a side view ofthe main body 20 in the open orientation. As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and7, one or both sections 21, 22 may include extensions 89 that extendoutward beyond the face of the respective section 21, 22. The extensions89 are sized to fit within corresponding receptacles in the opposingsection 21, 22 when the main body 20 is in the closed orientation. Oneor more of the attachments 30 may also include extensions 89 andcorresponding receptacles.

The sinker 10 may be expanded in size and include one or moreattachments 30. The attachments 30 connect to the main body 20 and eachmay include an additional compartment 25. The attachments 30 areremovable, attachable, and detachable from the main body 20 as thefisherman deems necessary. FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment thatincludes two attachments 30. Each attachment includes opposing first andsecond sections 31, 32 that are paired together. Various otherembodiments may include one attachment 30 or three or more attachments30. The sections 31, 32 are configured to be movable between open andclosed orientations. The sections 31, 32 may be connected together by ahinge in a similar manner as described above for the main body 20, orthey may be independent pieces that are configured to be attachedtogether.

FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of the main body 20 and attachments 30,and FIG. 8 illustrates a front view of the main body 20 and attachments30. The attachments 30 may each include a compartment 35 configured toreceive a module 40. The compartments 35 may each include one or moresupports 37 and one or more openings 70 as described above for similarelements in the main body 20. Each of attachments 30 may include thesame or different shapes and/or sizes. The embodiment described aboveincludes a multi-piece construction with dovetail joining features.Other embodiments may include a one-piece construction.

The attachments 30 are further configured to be connected to adjacentelements such as the main body 20 and/or other attachments 30. Theattachments 30 may include at least one of a receptacle 80 and anextension 81 for connection to the adjacent elements. The receptacle 80is configured to receive an extension 81 of an adjacent element. Thereceptacles 80 and extensions 81 may be configured to be removablyconnected together. In one embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8,the receptacles 80 and extensions 81 include dove-tail fittings. Thisprovides for the attachment 30 to be connected to the adjacent extension81 by aligning and moving the attachment 30 in a plane that isperpendicular to a central axis Y of the sinker 10. The dovetailattachment mechanism reduces or eliminates detachment of the attachment30 while the sinker 10 is being used for fishing. Other connectionmechanisms may also be used to attach the attachment 30. Examplesinclude but are not limited to ultrasonic welding, gluing, and riveting.

Each of the main body 20 and attachments 30 may include the sameconnection mechanisms. This allows for the fisherman to construct thesinker 10 according to their needs and to place the various elements atvarious different relative positions. Other embodiments may includedifferent types of connection mechanisms on some of the elements.

In one embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, the sinker 10includes a kit that includes a main body 20, and one or more attachments30. In this embodiment, each of the connection mechanisms is the samesuch that the kit provides for the fisherman to construct the sinker 10according to their specific needs for the particular fishing conditions.The main body 20 includes one or more compartments 25 and includes anextension 81 at the outer end. The extension 81 provides for receivingan attachment 30.

The various attachments 30 may include different constructions.Intermediate attachments 30 include a receptacle 80 on a first end andan extension 81 on an opposing second end. The intermediate attachments30 can be attached as necessary to the main body 20 and to each other.Outer attachments 30 include a receptacle 80 on a first end to mate withthe corresponding extension 81 on the adjacent element (either anintermediate attachment 30 or the main body 20). The outer attachments30 also include an attachment point 82 on an opposing second end.

In one embodiment, the fisherman is able to insert various materialsinto the compartments 25, 35. This may include loose weights (such asweights they already own) or fish attractor. In other embodiments, thecompartments 25, 35 are configured to receive modules 40 that includeone or more of the various materials.

Each of the modules 40 is sized and shaped to be inserted into thecompartments 25 in sections 21, 22. In one embodiment as illustrated inFIGS. 9 and 10, the modules 40 include a body 41 that is sized to holdthe materials. The body 41 may include one or more slots that areconfigured to receive the supports 27, 37. The modules 40 may beconstructed as a single piece, or may include two separate pieces thatmay be removably connected together. In one embodiment, each module 40is constructed from two separate pieces that mate together to form anenclosed interior to hold the material. In another embodiment, eachmodule 40 includes two sections that are held together by a hinge.

The modules 40 may be configured to hold a variety of differentmaterials. In one embodiment, the modules 40 are configured to addadditional weight. The body 41 may be constructed of a heavy material,such as lead or metal, or may include an interior space configured toreceive weight. The modules 40 may be marked to indicate the amount ofweight (e.g., ½ oz, 1 oz, 2 oz). The modules 40 may also include a fishattractor, such as one or more fish oil pills or cut bait modules. Inone embodiment, the attractor is fixedly secured to the module 40without requiring intervention by the fisherman. In another embodiment,the module 40 may be opened to allow for the fisherman to insert thedesired fish attractor. In one embodiment, the body 41 itself isconstructed of a material that acts as a fish attractor. The modules 40may include dovetail connections to join to other components.

In another embodiment, the main body 20 and/or the attachments 30 areconstructed such that it is not necessary to insert additionalmaterials. In one embodiment, the main body 20 and attachments 30 eachare constructed from a relatively heavy material and act as a weight forthe sinker 10. In one specific embodiment, the main body 20 weighs afirst amount (e.g., 1 oz) and the attachments 30 weight a second amount(e.g., ½ oz, 1 oz, 2 oz.). Each attachment 30 may weigh the same ordifferent amounts. The fisherman is able to construct the sinker 10 withthe necessary elements to obtain the desired weight. Likewise, one ormore of these elements may be constructed or impregnated with a fishattractor. The fisherman again is able to construct the sinker 10 tohave the desired characteristics.

In one embodiment of using the sinker 10, the user determines the amountof weight and/or the type of attractor that is to be used. The userselects the main body 20 and positions it in the open orientation. Thefisherman then places the necessary weight and/or attractor within theone or more of the compartments 25. The weight and attractor may bepositioned in separate compartments 25, or may be placed within one ormore of the same compartments 25. The fisherman then folds the main body20 together about the hinge 23 to the closed orientation.

If necessary, the user may also connect one or more attachments 30. Inone embodiment, the one or more attachments 30 are opened and theapplicable weight and/or attractor are placed within the inside. Oncecomplete, the attachments 30 are placed in a closed orientation. Thefisherman then connects the one or more attachments 30 to the main body20. In one embodiment, the attachments 30 include a substantially flatend that includes a dovetail receptacle 80. Each attachment 30 isaligned with the outer element of the sinker 10 and slid into engagementwith a receptacle 80 extending over a corresponding extension 81. Thestructure may also be reversed with the attachment 30 including anextension that is slid into a corresponding receptacle.

Once complete, the sinker 10 may be attached to the fishing line 102 ofthe user. This includes the user securing the line 102 to the attachmentpoint 24 or 82 of the sinker 10. Once secured, the fisherman may thencast the sinker into the water 100.

As illustrated in FIG. 11, the sinker 10 may also include an anchor 50that extends outward from the main body 20. The anchor 50 is shaped toengage with a bottom 101 of the lake, river, ocean, etc. to furthersecure the position of the sinker 10 in the water 100. As illustrated inthe side view of FIG. 12 and the end view of FIG. 13, the anchor 50includes an elongated member with first and second ends 51, 52. Anchor50 also includes a central section 53. The anchor is positioned in thereceptacle 71 (see FIG. 4) of the main body 20. In one embodiment, thecentral section 53 is positioned in the central section 73 of thereceptacle 71 and extends through the outlets to position the ends 51,52 on opposing sides of the main body 20. The central section 53 mayinclude a bend 54. In one embodiment, the anchor 50 is a wire.

The anchor 50 is rotatable relative to the main body 20. In oneembodiment, the anchor 50 is permanently secured in the main body 20.This may include attachment to the main body 20 by one or moremechanical fasteners or being molded into the main body 20. In anotherembodiment, the anchor 50 is removable from the main body 20 by thefisherman to be used at their discretion.

FIGS. 14A and 14B illustrate one embodiment of a sinker 10 with ananchor 50. FIG. 14A illustrates the anchor 50 in a first orientationthat occurs after the sinker 10 has been attached to the fishing line102, cast into the water 100, and has sunk to the bottom 101. The firstorientation includes the anchor 50 rotated with the ends 51, 52positioned upward towards a top end of the sinker 10. In this position,the fisherman can reel in the line 102 a small amount while the sinker10 is in contact with the bottom 101. This movement of the sinker 10 inthe direction indicated by arrow A causes one of the ends (end 52 inFIG. 14A) to engage with the bottom 101 to further secure the position.

When the sinker 10 is reeled in by the fisherman, the anchor 50 rotatesto a positioned as illustrated in FIG. 14B. This rotation may be causedwhen the sinker is pulled from the bottom 101 or by the force of thewater as it moves past the sinker 10. This orientation causes the anchor50 to have less drag in the water and facilitates the sinker 10 beingreeled in by the fisherman.

In one embodiment, the anchor 50 is attached to the main body 20. Otherembodiments may include the anchor 50 being attached to an attachment30.

The sinker 10 may also include a stabilizer 60 as illustrated in FIGS.15 and 16. These figures include the stabilizer 60 connected to andextending outward from the main body 20 or one of the attachments 30.FIG. 15 includes the stabilizer 60 extending outward from the outerattachment 30. The stabilizer 60 may also be connected to and extendoutward from an attachment 30. The stabilizer 60 engages with the bottom101 to stabilize the position of the sinker 10.

As illustrated in FIG. 15, the stabilizer 60 may include first andsecond arms 61, 62 that extend outward in opposing directions. Each arm61, 62 may include a notch that engages with a corresponding extensionin the receptacle 72 formed in the main body 20. The arms 61, 62 arefixedly connected to the main body 20 to prevent rotation. In oneembodiment, the stabilizer 60 is fixedly connected to the main body 20through one or more fasteners or being molded into the main body 20. Inanother embodiment, the stabilizer 60 is removably connected to the mainbody 20 and may be removed by the fisherman as necessary.

The stabilizer 60 may provide for positioning the sinker 10 in aparticular orientation along the bottom 101. In the embodiment of FIG.16, the bottom 101 is relatively soft, such as sand or mud. Thestabilizer 60 engages with the bottom 101 and maintains the top end ofthe sinker 10 positioned upward such that the attachment point 24 withthe line 102 is positioned upward.

FIG. 15 includes an embodiment with the main body 20 including twocompartments 25. An attachment 30 is attached to the outer end of themain body 20 and is configured to receive the stabilizer 60.

The main body 20 and the attachments 30 may be constructed from avariety of materials. In one embodiment, one or both are constructedfrom a bio-degradable plastic. The main body 20 and/or the attachments30 may also be constructed from a variety of other materials, includingbut not limited to plastic, metals, or any moldable material. One ormore of the main body 20 and attachments 30 may also be impregnated witha fish attractor material.

Spatially relative terms such as “under”, “below”, “lower”, “over”,“upper”, and the like, are used for ease of description to explain thepositioning of one element relative to a second element. These terms areintended to encompass different orientations of the device in additionto different orientations than those depicted in the figures. Further,terms such as “first”, “second”, and the like, are also used to describevarious elements, regions, sections, etc. and are also not intended tobe limiting. Like terms refer to like elements throughout thedescription.

As used herein, the terms “having”, “containing”, “including”,“comprising” and the like are open ended terms that indicate thepresence of stated elements or features, but do not preclude additionalelements or features. The articles “a”, “an” and “the” are intended toinclude the plural as well as the singular, unless the context clearlyindicates otherwise.

The present invention may be carried out in other specific ways thanthose herein set forth without departing from the scope and essentialcharacteristics of the invention. The present embodiments are,therefore, to be considered in all respects as illustrative and notrestrictive.

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 20. A fishing sinker comprising: a body with first andsecond sections, each section including opposing first and second ends,an open front face, one or more cavities that each includes a hollowinterior space surrounded by outer wails and an open side at the frontface; an attachment comprising a first member configured to attach tothe second end of the first section and a second member configured toattach to the second end of the second section, the sinker configured tobe positioned in an open orientation and a closed orientation; the openorientation including the front faces of the first and second sectionsbeing spaced apart and the first and second members being separated; theclosed orientation including the front faces of the first and secondsections being in contact and each of the one or more cavities of thefirst section being paired with a corresponding one of the cavities onthe second section, the paired cavities each including a single enclosedinterior space, and the first and second members being in contact toform an enclosed interior cavity.
 21. The sinker of claim 20, whereineach of the first and second members comprising a cavity formed by aback wall, sidewalls, and with an open front face opposite from the backwall, the cavities being exposed in the open orientation and alignedtogether in the closed orientation with the first and second cavitiespositioned together to form the enclosed interior cavity.
 22. The sinkerof claim 20, further comprising a dove-tail extension that extendsoutward from one of the second end of the first section and an end ofthe first member and a receptacle configured to receive the dove-tailextension in the other of the second end of the first section and theend of the first member.
 23. The sinker of claim 20, further comprisingan extension that extends outward beyond the front face of the firstsection and a receptacle that extends into the front face of the secondsection, the extension being positioned in the receptacle in the closedorientation.
 24. The sinker of claim 20, further comprising an enclosedopening positioned at an end of the first member, the opening configuredto receive fishing line.
 25. The sinker of claim 20, further comprisinga plurality of openings in each of the first and second sections, eachof the openings extending into one of the cavities.
 26. A fishing sinkercomprising: an elongated body with first and second ends spaced apartalong a major axis, the body comprising a first section and a secondsection; a first cavity formed in the first section and positioned afirst distance from the first end along the major axis, the first cavityincluding an open face; a second cavity formed in the second section andpositioned the first distance from the first end along the major axis,the second cavity including an open face; an attachment removablyconnected to the second end of the body and comprising a first portionwith a third cavity and a second portion with a fourth cavity; the firstand second sections being movable between open and closed orientations;the open orientation comprising the first and second sections and thefirst and second portions being spaced apart and the first portion ofthe attachment removably connected to the first section and the secondportion of the attachment removably connected to the second section; theclosed orientation comprises the first and second sections beingpositioned together with the first and second cavities forming a firstenclosed interior space, and the first and second portions of theattachment being positioned together with the third and fourth cavitiesbeing positioned together forming a second enclosed interior space. 27.The sinker of claim 26, further comprising a fitting on the second endof the body and aligned perpendicular to the major axis. the fittingconfigured to engage with the attachment to removably connect theattachment to the body.
 28. The sinker of claim 26, further comprising awire anchor that includes a straight central section, a first bent armon a first end of the central section, and a second bent arm on a secondend of the central section, the central section positioned within thebody in proximity to the first end with the first and second bent armsbeing positioned on opposing sides of the body.
 29. The sinker of claim26, wherein each of the first and second sections includes a commonlength measured along the major axis such that the first and second endsalign in the closed orientation.
 30. The sinker of claim 26, wherein thebody includes a bullet shape with the first end being narrower than asecond end measured perpendicular to the major axis.
 31. The sinker ofclaim 26, further comprising a first opening in the body that leads intothe first cavity and is positioned away from the open face of the firstcavity, and a second opening in the body that leads into the secondcavity and is positioned away from the open face of the second cavity.32. A method of using a fishing sinker comprising: positioning a mainbody in an open orientation with first and second sections of the mainbody being spaced apart and with each of a first cavity in the firstsection and a second cavity in the second section being exposed;attaching a first attachment to an end of the first section, the firstattachment having a third cavity; attaching a second attachment to anend of the second section, the second attachment having a fourth cavity;moving the first and second sections together; contacting the firstsection against the second section and forming a first enclosed interiorspace with the first and second cavities, and contacting the firstattachment against the second attachment and forming a second enclosedinterior space.
 33. The method of claim 32, further comprising removingthe first and second attachments from the main body while the first andsecond sections remain in contact.
 34. The method of claim 32, furthercomprising inserting one of a weight and a fish attractor into an openfirst compartment in the first section.
 35. The method of claim 32,further comprising moving the main body through water and rotating anelongated wire anchor that extends through the main body such thatexposed ends of the wire anchor face away from the direction ofmovement.